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Steve Bruce: I want this Manchester United player at Aston Villa next season
STEVE BRUCE has revealed he wants to keep Sam Johnstone at Aston Villa next season.
Steve Bruce wants Sam Johnstone at Aston Villa next season
The Manchester United goalkeeper has been on loan at Aston Villa since January.
The 24-year-old has made 13 Championship appearances for the Villains, keeping four clean sheets in his last five outings.
And Villa boss Bruce has confirmed he would be delighted if Johnstone stayed at the club next season.
Sam Johnstone has kept four clean sheets in his last five games
"I am going to see Mr Mourinho," he told the Aston Villa's official website.
"Everyone agrees that Sam needed to go and play football.
“The difference between him now and three months ago is there for all to see.
“He’s grown into the role. He’s now more comfortable in the role – and he’s got that from playing.
“We have given him that platform to play.
“If there’s an opportunity that we can get him to play more next season I would love to do it.
“I will be having that conversation with Mr Mourinho when the time is right. But I hope we can extend it.”